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anjilletteb

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on: Jul 18, 2018
When the ___ contracts, it causes air pressure in the lungs to drop below atmospheric pressure, which draws air into the lung.

Question 2

At the end of each bronchiole is a small cluster of air sacs called ________.
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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

diaphragm

Answer to Question 2

alveoli


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